aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

1

: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard

She read the story aloud.

2

archaic : in a loud manner : loudly

Synonyms of aloud

• out
• audibly
• loudly
• clearly

Examples of aloud in a Sentence

the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Monday, Kelly read aloud a letter written by a former club president, which was also stored in the capsule. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Industry watchers are wondering aloud whether the AI lab is slipping back from the lead pack in the AI race. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Speaking ideas aloud and transcribing them for AI input also preserves natural rhythm. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

In that letter, a section of which was read aloud in court, the writer recounted going to the office and opening fire, seeing three people in the waiting room on his right and four on the left. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing aloud

• think aloud/out loud

Rhymes for aloud

• allowed
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd
• loud
• ploughed

Kids Definition

aloud

adverb

ə-ˈlau̇d 

: so as to be clearly heard

read aloud